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Heads of State and Leaders from all over the World Congratulate the Bulgarian People on the National Holiday of March 3

Head of State Rumen Radev receives congratulatory addresses on the occasion of the celebration of 146 years since the Liberation of Bulgaria

President Rumen Radev has received congratulatory addresses on the occasion of 146 years since the Liberation of Bulgaria from heads of state and leaders from all over the world. Letters to the Bulgarian head of state on the occasion of the National Day on March 3 have so far been successively sent by the President of the United States of America Joseph Biden , the Federal President of the Republic of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen, the King of Spain Felipe VI, the King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf, the President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd, King Philippe of the Belgians, President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, the Emperor of Japan Naruhito, the President of Romania Klaus Iohannis, the President of the Republic of Croatia Zoran Milanovic, the President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel, the President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturian, the President of Estonia Alar Karis, the President of the Republic of Korea Yoon Suk Yeol, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassam-Jomart Tokaev, the President of Egypt Abdel Fatah al- Sisi, the President of the Republic of India Droupadi Murmu, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, the President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo, the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe, the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II, the President of the Republic of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar, the President of Ireland Michael Higgins, Pope Francis, the President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic, the President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda, the President ot Nepal Ramchandra Paudel, the President of Senegal Macky Sall, the President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the President of the Republic of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel, the President of the Republic of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, the Head of the Libyan Presidential Council Muhammad Almanfi, the President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, the President of Italy Sergio Mattarella, the President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili, King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco, the President of the Slovak Republic Zuzana Caputova, the Emir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber, Al-Sabah and many other state leaders and representatives of international organisations.

In his congratulatory address, the President of the United States of America, Joseph Biden, emphasised the deep partnership and friendship between Bulgaria and the USA. Bulgaria's historic strides, including progress in energy diversification, promoting the rule of law and combating disinformation, have further strengthened the bond between our two nations and laid the foundation for a brighter future, the US president said. He expresses confidence in the continuation of cooperation between Bulgaria and the USA for the construction of a more peaceful, prosperous and democratic world.

Relations between our countries are excellent and cordial, the Federal President of the Republic of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, writes in his congratulatory address to the Bulgarian head of state. He emphasises the great importance of the partnership between Bulgaria and Austria in the context of the various challenges faced by the countries in Europe. I am convinced and I strongly hope that very soon we will find a solution to the issue of Schengen enlargement that will be satisfactory for everyone, Alexander Van der Bellen points out.

On the occasion of the National Day of Bulgaria, the King of Spain, Felipe VI, sends on his behalf and on behalf of the Government of Spain heartiest congratulations and wishes peace and prosperity for the dear Bulgarian people.

The President of the Swiss Confederation, Viola Amherd, sends wishes for a bright future for our country and the Bulgarian people. She emphasises the excellent bilateral relations between Bulgaria and Switzerland. Respect for international law and the universal principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations remains our best compass for the pursuit of a world of peace and prosperity, the congratulatory address stated.

On the occasion of the National Day of Bulgaria, the King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf, congratulates the President and the Bulgarian people and sends wishes for health, happiness and prosperity.

The King of the Belgians Philip sends wishes for health and happiness to the President and the Bulgarian people. In his congratulatory address, he emphasised the importance of the relations of friendship and cooperation that unite Bulgaria and Belgium.

The President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping sends his sincerest congratulations and best wishes to the people of Bulgaria. Since taking office as president, you have devoted yourself to the economic and social development of Bulgaria and actively participated in the cooperation with China, which I deeply appreciate, the Chinese President writes. He points out that this year's 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and China is a good opportunity to strengthen mutual political trust, strengthen communication and coordination, as well as deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries.

In his congratulatory address, the Emperor of Japan Naruhito sends hearty congratulations and sincere wishes for happiness and prosperity to the Bulgarian people.

In his congratulations to the Bulgarian head of state, the President of Romania Klaus Iohannis wishes the Bulgarian people health and well-being. He expresses his full preparedness to continue the development and strengthening of bilateral relations in the spirit of friendship and good neighbourliness between Romania and Bulgaria. The strategic partnership that we signed together a year ago has greatly contributed to the deepening of our bilateral relations. At the same time, it reflects the commitment of Romania and Bulgaria, as partners and allies in the European Union and the Atlantic Alliance, to participate in close coordination in solving the current challenges and guaranteeing European security in the complex international context we are facing, the Romanian President points out.

The President of the Republic of Croatia, Zoran Milanovic, sends his congratulations to the President and the Bulgarian people, expressing confidence in the continued successful development of bilateral relations and good cooperation within the framework of the European Union and NATO.

Congratulations on the occasion of the National Day of Bulgaria are sent by the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel. He expresses his belief that the excellent cooperation will continue to develop successfully in the interest of both parties.

The President of Estonia Alar Karis expresses in his congratulatory address his confidence in the successful development of the good cooperation and friendship between the peoples of Bulgaria and Estonia. The two countries have excellent bilateral relations and are united in upholding the shared principles of sovereignty, stability and unity, the Estonian president stressed.

The President of the Republic of Korea Yoon Suk Yeol wishes the Bulgarian head of state and the people of Bulgaria health, happiness and prosperity, emphasising the strong ties of partnership and friendship between the two countries built over the years.

I wish your country to achieve high goals and ideals under your leadership, writes the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassam-Jomart Tokaev in his congratulatory address to the Bulgarian head of state. He notes that Bulgaria, as an active member of the European Union, has great achievements in its sustainable development and increasing its role in the international community, and expresses hope for the continuation of good bilateral relations between Bulgaria and the Republic of Kazakhstan, based on friendship and mutual support.

The President of Egypt Abdel Fatah al- Sisi points to the traditional ties of friendship and fruitful cooperation between Bulgaria and Egypt and expresses the desire for continued deepening of relations in all spheres of mutual interest for the better future of the peoples of both countries. The Egyptian president wishes health and success to the Bulgarian president for the sake of peace and prosperity of the people of Bulgaria.

The President of the Republic of India Draupadi Murmu highlights the long-standing friendly relations between the two countries, based on historical ties and the defence of shared values - democracy, freedom and the rule of law. She notes that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and India and expresses confidence in expanding cooperation in the future in areas of mutual interest.

Hearty congratulations are sent to the head of state and the Bulgarian people by the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, who expresses his hope for the continuation of relations of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.